THE EARTH'S BOUNTY 



if there are shelter-sheds in the pasture to 

 protect them from thunder showers. Have a 

 paddock adjoining the horse-stables, and let 

 even the horses enjoy the freedom of an evening 

 frolic, and nights a la Nature. Everything be- 

 ing out at night, it is obviously the time to make 

 repairs and improvements in the buildings. 



Do try and arrange some method by which 

 running water can be had in the barn next win- 

 ter ; it is such a comfort to the men and cattle. 



Pastures will be getting light towards the end 

 of the month, and it is well to feed grain fodder, 

 such as rape or Canada peas. 



Poultry. Hens turned out to forage last 

 month should now be given a morning mash and 

 a supper of wheat or barley. The return to 

 heavy food will start them moulting several 

 weeks earlier than would be the case if kept on 

 a uniform diet. An early moulting insures 

 winter eggs. 



Sort out the young stock. Keep the bright, 

 active pullets for stock, and any extra good 

 cockerels. Pen and fatten and market the re- 



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